Gay Los Angeles: The Latest
Scientists Urge NASA to Rename James Webb Telescope Because of Namesake's Homophobic Legacy
NASA is facing a new call to change the name of the James Webb telescope because of its namesake's homophobic legacy.
Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Her Calvins in New Campaign
Megan Thee Stallion is the latest celebrity to show off her Calvins in a revealing new campaign for the iconic underwear.
Andy Towle Departs Influential Gay Blog Site Towleroad
After nearly 18 years, gay blogger Andy Towle is departing his influential website, Towleroad.
NHL's Jamie Benn Slammed for Liking Transphobic Post
National Hockey League player Jamie Benn is in hot water after liking a transphobic post by conservative talking head Candace Owens.
Thirst Trapping with Personal Trainer & Underwear Model Kyle Hynick
It is easy to understand why Canadian personal trainer Kyle Hynick is such a popular underwear model.
South Korea's First Known Transgender Soldier Found Dead
South Korea's first known transgender soldier, who protested the military's decision last year to discharge her for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was found dead at her home on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Can't Cite Local Examples of Trans Girls in Sports
Legislators in over 20 states introduced bills this year that would ban trans girls from competing on girls' sports teams in public high schools but in almost every case, sponsors can't cite a single instance where there were any problems.
In a New Series, TCM Takes a Look at 'Problematic' Classics
TCM's new series "Reframed Classics" promises wide-ranging discussions about 18 culturally significant films from the 1920s through the 1960s that also have problematic aspects, including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Swing Time" and "Gone with the Wind."
Cuomo Addresses Harassment Claims, Vows to Stay in Office
Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized Wednesday, saying he "learned an important lesson" about his own behavior around women, but he said he intended to remain in office.
Biden Stands by May Timeline for Vaccines for All US Adults
President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated.
News
Wisconsin Lawmakers Launch Attack on Trans Athletes
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced two pieces of legislation that target trans student athletes at all levels of education, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and college.
Entertainment
Review: 'Chaos Walking' is Entertaining - and Forgettable
Like an old-fashioned western set on a distant planet, "Chaos Walking" is momentarily entertaining, but doesn't leave a lasting impression once you walk away from it.
Business
Comic-Con to Remain Virtual in 2021, Cites Financial Strain
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this year.
Technology
Keeping Clean Could Be Deadly: Briotech's Solution to Pandemic-Era Disinfection
Briotech, a global leader in HOCl technology and manufacturing, has created a multi-use product line with game-changing technologies in health and disinfection.
Finance
President Biden's Plan To Change Credit Reporting And Scoring
If President Biden has his way, he will create a public credit reporting agency (CRA) to compete with the three major credit bureaus and maybe one day replace them altogether.
Cars
New or Used? Either Way, Price Hikes Squeeze U.S. Auto Buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America's auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many.
Style
Are Hair Salons Ready to Become Gender Neutral?
Now that vaccinations are on the uptick, those unkempt heads are making their way back to the salon. But outdated binaries aren't always welcome.
Health/Fitness
Virus Variant Races Through Italy, Especially Among Children
The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is prevalent among Italy's infected schoolchildren and is helping to fuel a "robust" uptick in the curve of COVID-19 contagion in the country, the health minister said Tuesday.
Travel
Toilets, Noodles and Bonsai! Japan's 5 Most Unique Museums
Japan's 5,700 museums prove there's plenty to see and celebrate, including noodles, toilets and other unusual finds among the country's 47 prefectures.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
